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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.76, 12,215.70 and 2,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.76, 12,215.70 and 2,301.24 is: 3,451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.76 : 12,215.70 = 2,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.76/12,215.70 = 2,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.76x = 12,215.70 × 2,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.76x = 28,111,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,111,257.47/8,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.45

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